‘If you didn’t see Mahomes’ No. 15 on his jersey, you might have wondered if backup Carson Wentz was in the game for some reason. Mahomes threw two uncharacteristic interceptions and had about a dozen off-target throws as he faced an onslaught of pressure from Philadelphia’s pass rushers.’
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Sabato: Bills should mirror Eagles in building defensive front to clear Chiefs hurdle
‘Since 2021, the Eagles have allocated nine of their 13 picks in the first three rounds to defensive players, including three consecutive first-round picks. In the playoffs those picks produced 16 tackles for a loss, 14 sacks, three forced fumbles and three interceptions.’
Bills free agent pitch poaches 24 year-old superstar from Miami Dolphins
‘With that in mind, another offseason looms with questions that will need answered – and those answers can’t be haphazard. When it comes to the defensive side of the ball, the Bills need to take some swings, which is exactly what Nick Brinkerhoff of USA Today has them doing. Brinkerhoff predicts the Bills will steal safety Jevon Holland away from the Miami Dolphins to make a massive improvement in their secondary.’
Bills $100 million star expected to leave Buffalo for AFC East rival
‘Cooper didn’t have a gaudy stint with the Bills, only catching 20 passes for 297 yards and two touchdowns, but his presence alone opened up the underneath passing game for Khalil Shakir and others. That said, Zack Cook from SportsGrid is predicting the New England Patriots to steal Cooper from the Bills this offseason.’
Why the Buffalo Bills must revamp their defensive line this offseason
‘As the Birds started to pull away I kept thinking about how much work the Bills’ defensive line needs this off-season. The Eagles were getting after Patrick Mahomes on almost every snap. It was drastically different than what we saw two weeks earlier when the Chiefs offense picked apart the Bills defense. Mahomes had time to create plays, let his receivers get open, and avoid pressure. He didn’t have that luxury against Philadelphia and it’s the biggest reason why the game was over before the fourth quarter even started.’
Murphy: Offseason observations as Bills maneuver for next playoff run
‘With the Chiefs offense focused on passing the ball so much the Bills should get bigger and bulkier up front. Not that they’ll only face Kansas City in the playoffs, but they have four of the last five years, all elimination games for Buffalo.’
The Bills play the Eagles next season. Just don’t expect it to be the NFL’s opening game
‘Yes, the Buffalo Bills play the Eagles next season, but there’s a reason you won’t see that game in Week 1: The game will be played in Orchard Park, and not Philadelphia.’
5 pressing questions as the Buffalo Bills head into the 2025 offseason
‘While the Bills have several players returning from last year’s roster, there will still be plenty of newness on the 2025 roster. Formulating a plan to build next year’s roster begins with knowing the salary cap number. Last year, the number was $255.4 million dollars. That number will increase in 2025 but has not been finalized yet.’
Bills fire special teams coordinator Matthew Smiley
‘The Bills ranked in the bottom five of the league in special teams DVOA during the regular season, finishing No. 28, according to FTN Fantasy. In 2023, the Bills finished No. 28 in Rick Gosselin’s annual special teams rankings, which are accepted as the league standard. Gosselin’s 2024 rankings have not yet been published, but it’s been a problem area for the past two seasons.’
Bills offense review: Ability to impose will in run game made attack special
‘The Bills’ rushing efficiency was the best ever and second best in the league in 2024 to the Washington Commanders, according to NFL Next Gen Stats.’
The Editorial Board: Josh Allen’s award sets hearts aglow throughout Western New York
‘Allen’s modesty and immediate crediting of his teammates, coaches and family when he accepted the award came as no surprise to anyone. He may have grown up in California and went to college in Wyoming, but Josh Allen is everyone’s favorite Buffalonian. He was already our MVP, but now it’s official.’
Bills athletic trainer Denny Kellington headed to Carolina Panthers
‘Assistant athletic trainer Denny Kellington is headed to the Carolina Panthers, a league source confirmed to The Buffalo News. Kellington will serve as the Panthers’ vice president of player health and performance.’
Ryan O’Halloran: MVP caps ‘few good months’ for Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen
‘“That meant a lot,” Allen said. “The atmosphere we have in Buffalo, I take a lot of pride in because I think the quarterback helps set the foundation and standard. I love when players leave and come back because they want to be back – that means a lot to me and means a lot to the players. We have so much fun in our locker room. We joke around a lot, but when it’s time for business, we get down to business.”’
Super Bowl observations: Eagles’ transcendent defensive performance against Chiefs shows Bills the way
‘The Eagles were relentless in their pressure of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and they needed just four rushers to do so. Mahomes looked more rattled than maybe he ever has, throwing a pair of first-half interceptions and getting sacked three times as the Eagles raced out to a 24-0 lead on their way to a lopsided win.’
Ryan O’Halloran: The Chiefs’ ugly loss leaves a door wide open for the Bills (and others) to storm through
‘Mahomes is still in his prime, but help wasn’t on the way in the Super Bowl, and it may not be in the near future. That’s why Allen and Jackson should be fueled by Philadelphia’s win.’